Peritoneal Cavity
Synonyms
Bursa, Omental
Cavity, Peritoneal
Greater Sac
Lesser Sac
Omental Bursa
Sac, Greater
Sac, Lesser
The space enclosed by the peritoneum. It is divided into two portions, the greater sac and the lesser sac or omental bursa, which lies behind the STOMACH. The two sacs are connected by the foramen of Winslow, or epiploic foramen.
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